Plantation Shutters for the Home

 Blinds are not just mere window accessories. They help block out intense sunlight and keep the heat from penetrating, while still allowing light seep in. They also help improve privacy. One of the popular types of indoor blinds is plantation shutters. Plantation window shutters are broad slats of wood mounted in a solid frame. This design is an all-time favourite because it promotes the free flow of air while creating shade. Plantation shutters are sometimes called louvres or jalousies. 

 Plantation shutters are available in different shapes and sizes to conform to different window shapes and door shapes. It has been used since the Middle Ages and was originally installed in structures, which had glass-less window spaces. These were closed when the weather was cold and were opened when the weather was warm. This type of ventilation was introduced by European colonists to the Caribbean and South America. The blinds were used in many old plantation homes, which is why they are now known as plantation shutters.

Mostly used for contemporary décor, timber plantation shutters are ideal for verandah-style homes. But they can be installed in new and old homes alike. In fact, they are perfect for modern homes with large rooms that use wide open windows.

Plantation shutters are also a popular choice for kitchens. They come in two profiles; elliptical louvre and flat louvre. Elliptical louvre is thicker in the middle and tapers to the front and back. Most manufacturers offer elliptical louvres, but flat louvres are available upon request.
This type of window covering is very versatile and can be used for different environments like dining rooms, kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, and so on. Just don't mistake plantation blinds for plantation shutters. Plantation blinds have cords, which connect and rotate individual slats.

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